Dialogue Museum, Frankfurt – an insight into the unseen

The Dialogue Museum in Frankfurt offers an incredible experience for the senses. Its Dialogue in the Dark exhibition challenges sighted visitors to find their way in the pitch-black world that blind people inhabit, giving a taste of a life without vision. For children aged seven and above.

There are no collections on display at Frankfurt's Dialogue Museum. In fact, there's nothing to see at all, but there's plenty to hear, feel, smell and taste. This is not a simulation of blindness, but rather an adventure using (nearly) all your senses. Children, in particular, often find this easier than adults. Learn what it is like to experience your surroundings when you can't see anything at all. In the dark the most ordinary situations turn into journeys of discovery. Even a walk in the park can be transformed into an incredible adventure. Without the blind guide who walks through the darkness with remarkable ease, you would be completely lost. The environment takes on a new quality, leaving sighted visitors disoriented and dazzled and making them see things in a new way. Don't worry though, you will not be left on your own; visually impaired guides take the sighted visitors around the Dialogue in the Dark exhibition. In complete darkness, you are led through various different areas, feeling Braille writing and realising just how important it is to always remain in contact with one another.

Highlights

In front of the entrance, everything is brightly lit. But behind the doors lies a pitch-black world of darkness. In six completely light-free interactive rooms that replicate everyday situations, you can experience what it's like for people who cannot see. At the Dialogue Museum there's nothing to see, but there's plenty to hear, feel, smell, taste and experience. Those left wanting more after the tour can have fun training their skills in the futuristic Casino for Communication. You can also put your taste buds to the test at the Taste of Darkness – a restaurant in the dark, where you'll need your sense of smell and taste to work out what culinary delights lie on your plate. In the dark, your imagination takes over, everything merges into one, and sounds transform the nothingness into an incredible experience.

One oft the best views that you can get free of charge over Frankfurt is to be found at the rooftop of Zeil Gallery. This famous shopping mall in the heart of the city gives you a perfect view and photo opportunity. On the ground floor, take the lift to your right up tot he 7th floor and step outside. If you have time, you can also sit down for a coffee or a drink, enjoy the sunshine and a light breeze.
Zeilgalerie 7th flour, Zeil 112 – 114.
60313 Frankfurt am Main.
Daily 10-20h, except Sundays.

Don’t be fooled when you think you get kitschy souvenirs here. You will be surprised to find cool, hip and funny little gifts of the region and the city here to take home with. This concept store offers stylish books, street-art items to go, glasses of the typical “Gruene Sauce” (a regional version of a green salsa) - but as a mustard, a shisha that comes in the design of the traditional wine jug called Bembel and even a pillow that looks like the local cake “Frankfurter Kranz”. Fun!
www.souvenir-frankfurt.de
Zeilgalerie 2nd flour, Zeil 112 – 114.
60313 Frankfurt am Main.
Daily 10-20h, except Sundays.

Located on the top of a car park in the city’s center. This open-air lounge offers a wading pool, umbrellas and lounge chairs and many different types of seating options. As soon as the sun sets over Frankfurt, they skyline in the back with start to glow impressively and a nice breeze, drinks and snacks will be the perfect setting for your summer evening in the city.
www.longislandsummerlounge.de
Kaiserhofstraße 18,
60313 Frankfurt am Main
Monday - Friday: 16- 01h
Saturday & Sunday: 14 – 01h

Jenny’s Cupcakes
When Jenny and her friend visited the US years ago, they instantly fell in love with cupcakes. Back home they realized that Frankfurt was a white spot on the Cupcake map - so that they decided to start their own little bakery. Since then, the yummy little cakes are produced daily for -by now- two locations. The only problem: there is so much to choose from… 20 different cupcakes are offered, including vegan and gluten-free cakes. Have a sweet day!
www.jennys-cupcakes.de
Fahrgasse 82
60311 Frankfurt am Main
Daily 12 – 19h, except Sundays
Berger Straße 154
60385 Frankfurt am Main
daily 9 – 19h
Sundays 13 – 18h

If you are looking for the best breakfast spot in Frankfurt, your search is now over. At Café Karin you will find a wide range of delicious treats to start your day. The menu is of course also available in English and lists typical local breakfast as well as pancakes, different styles of omelets, yoghurts and sandwiches. Service is friendly and prompt. If you want to sit outside, make sure to have a reservation and treat yourself with delicious food, great portions and fair prices.
www.cafekarin.de
Grosser Hirschgraben 28
60311 Frankfurt am Main
Monday – Saturday 9- 24h
Sunday 10 - 19h

If you ask a Frankfurter which is the best festival in Frankfurt he will immediately say: “Museumsuferfest”(Museums Embankment Festival). It's not only one of the biggest cultural festivals in Europe it's also the one with the probably most beautiful location. Most of the many museums in Frankfurt are located on the left and right bank of the river Main, if you look from above it almost looks like a necklace with perls on both sides. Once a year Frankfurt celebrates its museums with a unique festival combining art, culture, music and gastronomy from around the globe. The museums are open till late night and offer many special guided tours and events. Next to the museums and the river you'll find many booths with food, music and souvenirs from all around the world. With 3 millions visitors each year the Museumsuferfest is definitely a mustsee when visiting Frankfurt. It ends with a huge firework on Sunday night. The next Museumsuferfest will be held from August 29th to 31st 2014.
http://www.museumsuferfest.de/start-en

You are a water sport fan? Then you should try out this when visiting Frankfurt am Main:

The river Main is not only part of Frankfurts name but also its heart of water sports opportunities. Especially on the evenings you'll find many sportsman paddling, rowing or surfing on the river.
Our tip: try the new trend SUP. SUP? Yes, SUP stands for Stand Up Paddling, originally invented in Hawaii this sport immediately became a new trend, not only because you look cool while standing on the board but also because it's great fitness for the whole body. If you want to learn how to Stand Up Paddle we recommend the guys from windsurf.de.
http://windsurf.de/Courses-Training
Windsurfing Shop Rhein-Main GmbH
Heerstr.76
60488 Frankfurt
Tel.: 069/761010
Mail: info@windsurf.de